Barn work completed for now

Phase 1 siding on the barn is finished at Pheasant Field Bed Breakfast. The job was completed on Friday afternoon - just before our winter weather. Phase 2 (north and west sides of the barn) will begin sometime later this year (warmer weather time!). Phase 3 will include sprucing up the silo.

I am now in Little Rock resting for the night - before the PAII Conference begins tomorrow. I am looking forward to learning great new things that will make us better innkeepers.

Education for Innkeepers - PAII Conference

I am on my way to Little Rock, Arkansas to attend the annual Innkeeping Show and Conference presented by PAII. The Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) is the B&B professional's advocate, lobbyist, education lead, and networking medium. I will be learning more great stuff about how to improve Pheasant Field for all of our guests. I will also be sharing some of my experience with "newbies" (new or aspiring innkeepers). This is a wonderful time to connect with old friends in the business and make new innkeeper friends across the country.
Our original plan was to leave after breakfast on Saturday, but the weather report was not good for travel. So we left late this afternoon (to beat the wintry weather) after making arrangements for Chef Amber Clay to prepare breakfast for all of our guests tomorrow. Anne, from Two Hearts Innsitting, will be assisting Chuck (or maybe Chuck will be assisting Anne!) all next week with everything around the B&B.

The improvement to the barn (see prior post) were finished late this afternoon. YEA! I will post pictures of the finished project soon.
Have a great weekend!

More improvements at Pheasant Field Bed & Breakfast

Our new generator arrived today! Isn't it beautiful?!?!?

Well - maybe it's not exactly "beautiful", BUT it is one more way to make our guests' visits more comfortable!

This device will start automatically when our power is off for 30 seconds. It is large enough to run our well pump and the sump pumps. We can also heat the house, keep food cold, and cook breakfast.
Actually, we hope that we will not have to use it but - just in case - we will be prepared!

Improvements at Pheasant Field Bed & Breakfast

As we begin 2012, more improvements are being made at our B&B. We are improving the look of our barn. This new siding will be maintenance-free and will always look good!

You can see the ladders and scaffolding in place for the work being done. The weather has given us a challenge but the job should be finished next week!

We had other good news today - our new generator will be installed next week! That new piece of equipment will make our guests more comfortable in those infrequent situations when we find ourselves without electrical power. We continually strive to improve Pheasant Field Bed & Breakfast for the comfort of all our guests.
If you find Pheasant Field as a better way to stay, please vote for our B&B in Harrisburg Magazine's Simply the Best list!

Happy New Year

We have guests from the Washington DC area, from New Jersey, and from Harrisburg here to celebrate the new year. We all enjoyed First Night Carlisle - our downtown celebration - then came back to the B&B for a toast to 2012. We wish all of you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

Beginning today and all through the month of January, we will be offering a sure cure for "Cabin Fever". Stay one night and get the second consecutive night FREE! This special is only during January 2012 so make your reservation now for your winter getaway!

Happy New Year!

Santa came to Pheasant Field Bed & Breakfast

Santa arrived at Pheasant Field B&B and brought a new floor for Boxwood Cottage! It's hard to get a good picture of a floor but take a look at this:

This new flooring looks great and adds more character the room than the carpeting that was there. Come enjoy the new look!

Looking ahead to 2012 - we plan to put new siding on the wood portion of the barn. The wood that's there now was installed in the 1970's and just does not hold paint well. The new siding will be maintenance-free (Yea!) and will help keep the horses warm.

Remember that our "Cabin Fever" special will be in effect for January. Stay two nights for the price of one!

We wish all of you a healthy, happy, prosperous, and mobile (hint: come visit us at Pheasant Field Bed & Breakfast) New Year!

It's Winter - time for a cozy getaway!

It's official - today is the Winter Solstice - the first day of winter! We in the northern hemisphere have the least amount of sunlight of any other day of the year. You can spend some time by the fireplace in one of the rooms at Pheasant Field Bed & Breakfast to warm up your winter days or nights. In January, we will offer a sure cure for Cabin Fever - stay 2 consecutive nights and pay for only one! When you combine our Cabin Fever special with discount lift tickets for skiing at Roundtop Mountain Resort, you will have started your new year with big savings!

There is still time for a last minute Gift Certificate for a stay at Pheasant Field B&B. We will send the Gift Certificate electronically to beat the Christmas countdown.

We still have rooms open for New Year's Eve. You get a free admission to First Night with your stay at Pheasant Field B&B. Make your reservation now to celebrate the beginning of 2012!

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and health, happiness, and prosperity in the New Year!